Protective case for books and bookmarkers



1929- L. s. HARVARD E! AL 1,734,376

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Patented Nov. 5, 1929 UNITED STATES PATEN r OFFICE LOUIE S. HARVARD AND SUSIE L. HARVARD, OF LIVE OAK, FLORIDA PROTECTIVE CASE FOR BOOKS AND BOOKMARKERS Application filed July 18,

This invention relates to a protective case for books and book-markers. In order to explain the nature and advantages of the invention, we have illustrated the same in conjunction with the volumes largely used by Christian Scientists. These consist of two books and a pamphlet, and the matter in these volumes is so related that it is found desirable to use a considerable number of book The markers which have found Wide favor consist of longitudinally extending members, which lie between the leaves of the book and project therebeyond at each end of the volumes and strips secured to and extending at right angles to the first named strips, and projecting beyond the front edges of the leaves; the exposed portions of the last named slips bearing identification members.

The two volumes referred to, and the pamphlet, are so related that it is highly desirable that they be kept together, since they are largely used together. Therefore, the primary object of the present invention is to provide a protecting and carrying case,

adapted to receive said volumes. and the pamphlet, and hold them, and the projecting portions of the markers, against injury.

Further objects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in the detailed description which follows:

In the accompanying drawing:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of one of the volumes referred to,

Figure 2 is a view, partly in front eleva tion and partly in longitudinal section of the carrying case of the present invention,

Figure 3 is a transverse vertical sectional view through said case, and

Figure 4 is a detail view of one of the markers.

Like numerals designate corresponding parts in all of the figures of the drawing.

Referring to the drawing, 5 and 6 designate the two volumes, and 7 designates the pamphlet. The markers comprise longitudinally extending strips 8, the ends of which project beyond the volumes, as indicated at 9, and are perforated at 10, for the reception of a tie strand 11, by which the markers are held in place. Transversely extending strips 12, of

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such a length as to extend entirely across the pages of the volume, and having terminal tabs, or ends 13, with identifying numerals 14; thereon, are fixed at their inner ends to the strips 8. Thus, when the volumes are closed, they present a group of projecting ends 9, at each end of the volume and a group of the projecting tabs 13 at the open side of the volumes, and it has been found to be extremely (illllCUlt to protect these projecting elements from injury. In order to achieve that end, I i

provide a carrying case 15, the cover 16 of which may be held in closed position by a snap fastener 17, of conventional form. The inner side of the covercarries blocks 18 and 19, while blocks 20 and 21 are disposed upon the bottom of the case, at the opposite ends thereof. The backs of the volumes rest upon the bottom of the case, with the projecting ends 9 extending over the strips 20 and 21. This brings the weight of the volume upon the backthereof, while the presence of the strips prevents endwise shifting of the volumes to such an extent as would permit the projecting ends 9 to come into contact with the end walls of the case. In like manner, the blocks 18 and 19 engage the upper free corners of the volumes, said blocks being rounded out to lit the rounded corners of the volumes.

It will be seen that while the full benefit of the projecting markers. is had, their accidental injury is prevented, and the several volumes are kept in proper co-ordination with each other.

It is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the precise construction set forth, but that it includes, within its pur- I view, whatever changes fairly come within either the scope or the spirit of the appended claims.

Having described our invention, what we claim is:

1.1-1 protective carrying case for books and book-markers, wherein the markers comprise longitudinal members which project beyond the ends of the volumes, and transverse members which project beyond the free sides of the volumes, comprising a carrying case adapted to receive said volumes, said case comprising a body portion and a top adapted to fit down over the same, and transverse 5 blocks at the opposite ends of the top and at the opposite ends of the bottom, 'the volumes fitting between the blocks with the projecting ends of the longitudinal members of the marker extending't-hereover, and the-blocks of the top fitting down over the upper edges of the volumes and holding. said volumes against vertical movement, the uppermost blocks being of such thickness that the projecting ends of the transverse members of the carriers are held out of contact with the under sideof'the top ofthe case.

9'. A. structure as recited'in claim 1, wherein the under sides of the blocks of the top are rounded out to fit over the rounded corners cfthe volumes, so that they hold said volumes against both vertical. and endwise movement.

In testimony whereof we aflix our signatures. 25 LOUIES HARVARD. V SUSIE L. HARVARD. 

